blar, to
belay To _blar_ (turn with an oar) a boat around against the sun (west north east direction) will bring bad luck. Fishermen believe that to turn their boats around clock-wise would certainly bring bad luck either in the form of storms or of poor fishing. DNE-cit DICT CEN Nmh [blare?] Used I and Sup...
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| Language: | English |
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1964
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/5235 |
| Summary: | belay To _blar_ (turn with an oar) a boat around against the sun (west north east direction) will bring bad luck. Fishermen believe that to turn their boats around clock-wise would certainly bring bad luck either in the form of storms or of poor fishing. DNE-cit DICT CEN Nmh [blare?] Used I and Sup Not used 2 Used I [see 'sheave', 'sheaf', 'sheeve'] [See also 'blay' |
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